Hackers on the Hill @hackersonthehill.org · 16/06/2026The hacker/witnesses misunderstood the request to "swear in" and swore instead. 052
Hackers on the Hill @hackersonthehill.org · 16/06/2026We're underway with our "Filibuffer Overflow" mock congressional hearing at Hackers on the Hill DC 2026 151
Hackers on the Hill @hackersonthehill.org · 10/02/2026Today is the day! Our first ever Hackers on the Hill Colorado (and first ever US State-level event) kicks off in about an hour. Hope to see you there! 042
Hackers on the Hill @hackersonthehill.org · 09/02/2026Made it to Denver early. Doing recon at the Capitol before Tuesday’s Hackers on the Hill Colorado event. Can you ever really be too early to work on cyber policy? Sign up to be the first to know when new events drop: hackersonthehill.org/colorado-2026 051
Hackers on the Hill @hackersonthehill.org · 18/11/2025Join Jim Troutman for Do you want to play a game? How about Disabling Civilization? POLICY EDITION - Critical Infrastructure, a session exploring critical infrastructure and policy considerations. Visit here for more details: bsidesottawa.ca/policy-villa... #PolicyVillage #CyberSecurity 010
Hackers on the Hill @hackersonthehill.org · 17/11/2025Join Cheryl Biswas for Do you want to play a game? How about Disabling Civilization? POLICY EDITION - Critical Infrastructure, a session exploring critical infrastructure and policy considerations. Visit here for more details: bsidesottawa.ca/policy-villa... #PolicyVillage #CyberSecurity 031
Hackers on the Hill @hackersonthehill.org · 17/11/2025Join Shelly Bruce for Grassroots movements: Promoting their vital role in the national cybersecurity ecosystem, a session exploring the importance of grassroots initiatives in shaping cybersecurity policy and practice. Visit here for more details: bsidesottawa.ca/policy-villa... #PolicyVillage 000
Hackers on the Hill @hackersonthehill.org · 14/11/2025Join John Weigelt for Sovereignty – Nobody knows what it means, but it’s provocative, a session exploring the concept of sovereignty in the context of cybersecurity, laws, and policy. Visit here for more details: bsidesottawa.ca/policy-villa... #PolicyVillage #CyberSecurity #Policy #Governance 000
Hackers on the Hill @hackersonthehill.org · 14/11/2025Join Michael Woolslayer for Good Faith Security Research: Protecting Canada’s Grey Hats, discussing Canada’s approach to security research and protection of ethical hackers. Visit here for more details: bsidesottawa.ca/policy-villa... #PolicyVillage #CyberSecurity #GreyHats #TechPolicy 000
Hackers on the Hill @hackersonthehill.org · 13/11/2025Quantum computing brings new security challenges. Karl Holmqvist explores Canada’s policy response to quantum threats and how the country is preparing to protect critical infrastructure and sensitive data. Visit here for more details: bsidesottawa.ca/policy-villa... #QuantumSecurity #PolicyVillage 010
Hackers on the Hill @hackersonthehill.org · 13/11/2025Canada’s AI regulation matters globally. Kathrin Gardhouse explores how national policies can align with international standards while balancing innovation, ethics, and accountability. A must-hear for policymakers and tech experts. Visit here for more: bsidesottawa.ca/policy-villa... #AIRegulation 000
Hackers on the Hill @hackersonthehill.org · 13/11/2025Do you want to play a game? How about Disabling Civilization: POLICY EDITION? Explore critical infrastructure, cybersecurity, and the policies keeping essential systems safe. More info: bsidesottawa.ca #PolicyVillage #CriticalInfrastructure #CyberSecurity 031
Hackers on the Hill @hackersonthehill.org · 12/11/2025Do you want to play a game? How about Disabling Civilization: POLICY EDITION? Explore critical infrastructure, cybersecurity, and the policies keeping essential systems safe. More info: bsidesottawa.ca #PolicyVillage #CriticalInfrastructure #CyberSecurity 052
Hackers on the Hill @hackersonthehill.org · 12/11/2025Welcome to the Digital Jungle! Explore the fun and games of Canada’s cyber, privacy, and AI laws and see how they shape digital safety and professional practices. More info: bsidesottawa.ca #PolicyVillage #CyberSecurity #DigitalPolicy 010
Hackers on the Hill @hackersonthehill.org · 12/11/2025How does a bill become law in Canada? Policy Village presents a session on the legislative process and the steps that guide a bill from proposal to becoming law. More info: bsidesottawa.ca #PolicyVillage #CanadianLaw #Policy 000
Hackers on the Hill @hackersonthehill.org · 10/11/2025Bridging the gap between hackers & policymakers at BSides Ottawa's Policy Village. Dedicated time for dialogue, networking & understanding how government policy shapes cybersecurity. Bring your curiosity! Visit bsidesottawa.ca/ #InfoSec #PublicPolicy #BSidesOttawa 022
Hackers on the Hill @hackersonthehill.org · 10/11/2025What if the next cyber game hit civilization itself? Join Cheryl Biswas & Jim Troutman at Policy Village, BSides Ottawa. #CyberResilience #BSidesOttawa 040
Hackers on the Hill @hackersonthehill.org · 10/11/2025What if the next cyber game hit civilization itself? Join Cheryl Biswas & Jim Troutman at Policy Village, BSides Ottawa. #CyberResilience #BSidesOttawa 020
Hackers on the Hill @hackersonthehill.org · 09/11/2025Cyber resilience starts local. Hear Shelly Bruce on grassroots cybersecurity at Policy Village, BSides Ottawa. #CyberSecurity #Grassroots 032
Hackers on the Hill @hackersonthehill.org · 09/11/2025Policy Village @ BSides Ottawa = where tech meets governance. Not about compliance or politics. About understanding how public policy impacts cybersecurity & creating dialogue that benefits both communities. No prior experience needed! bsidesottawa.ca/ #Cybersecurity #TechPolicy 030
Hackers on the Hill @hackersonthehill.org · 09/11/2025Digital sovereignty — buzzword or power shift? Hear John Weigelt at Policy Village, BSides Ottawa. #DigitalSovereignty #TechPolicy 020
Hackers on the Hill @hackersonthehill.org · 08/11/2025AI rules are evolving fast. How does Canada compare? Join Kathrin Gardhouse at Policy Village, BSides Ottawa. #AIRegulation #TechPolicy 121
Hackers on the Hill @hackersonthehill.org · 08/11/2025Curiosity meets code — but what protects ethical hackers? Hear Michael Woolslayer at Policy Village, BSides Ottawa. #EthicalHacking #CyberPolicy 011
Hackers on the Hill @hackersonthehill.org · 08/11/2025Ever wonder how government policy shapes cybersecurity? Join the Policy Village at BSides Ottawa! A non-partisan space for productive dialogue between tech pros & policymakers. Just bring your curiosity, visit bsidesottawa.ca/ #Cybersecurity #PublicPolicy #BSidesOttawa 001
Hackers on the Hill @hackersonthehill.org · 08/11/2025Quantum tech is changing security fast — are our policies ready? Join Karl Holmqvist at Policy Village, BSides Ottawa. #QuantumSecurity #TechPolicy 010
Hackers on the Hill @hackersonthehill.org · 07/11/2025Canada’s cyber & AI laws — fun and games until they’re not. Hear David Shipley break it down at Policy Village, BSides Ottawa. #CyberPolicy #BSidesOttawa 000
Hackers on the Hill @hackersonthehill.org · 07/11/2025How do bills become law — and why should hackers care? Join Lucas Cherkewski at Policy Village, BSides Ottawa. #PolicyVillage #BSidesOttawa 000
Hackers on the Hill @hackersonthehill.org · 07/11/2025Calling cybersecurity folks & policymakers! BSides Ottawa's Policy Village is your space to connect, learn & exchange ideas. Talks + structured networking time = real conversations about tech policy. New to either field? Perfect! bsidesottawa.ca/ #BSidesOttawa #InfoSec 033
Hackers on the Hill @hackersonthehill.org · 07/11/2025What if the next cyber game hit civilization itself? Join Cheryl Biswas & Jim Troutman at Policy Village, BSides Ottawa. #CyberResilience #BSidesOttawa 021
Hackers on the Hill @hackersonthehill.org · 06/11/2025What if the next cyber game hit civilization itself? Join Cheryl Biswas & Jim Troutman at Policy Village, BSides Ottawa. #CyberResilience #BSidesOttawa 021
Hackers on the Hill @hackersonthehill.org · 06/11/2025No politics. No jargon. Just hackers and policy folks figuring out how to make the digital world work better. Catch us at Policy Village, BSides Ottawa Learn more: bsidesottawa.ca/ 001
Hackers on the Hill @hackersonthehill.org · 06/11/2025Cyber resilience starts local. Hear Shelly Bruce on grassroots cybersecurity at Policy Village, BSides Ottawa. #CyberSecurity #Grassroots 001
Hackers on the Hill @hackersonthehill.org · 06/11/2025Digital sovereignty — buzzword or power shift? Hear John Weigelt at Policy Village, BSides Ottawa. #DigitalSovereignty #TechPolicy 001
Hackers on the Hill @hackersonthehill.org · 05/11/2025AI rules are evolving fast. How does Canada compare? Join Kathrin Gardhouse at Policy Village, BSides Ottawa #AIRegulation #TechPolicy 011
Hackers on the Hill @hackersonthehill.org · 05/11/2025Curiosity meets code — but what protects ethical hackers? Hear Michael Woolslayer at Policy Village, BSides Ottawa. #EthicalHacking #CyberPolicy 011
Hackers on the Hill @hackersonthehill.org · 05/11/2025Quantum tech is changing security fast — are our policies ready? Join Karl Holmqvist at Policy Village, BSides Ottawa. #QuantumSecurity #TechPolicy 021
Hackers on the Hill @hackersonthehill.org · 05/11/2025Bridging hackers and policymakers one conversation at a time. That’s Policy Village → happening at BSides Ottawa. See more at bsidesottawa.ca/ 010
Hackers on the Hill @hackersonthehill.org · 04/11/2025Canada’s cyber & AI laws — fun and games until they’re not. Hear David Shipley break it down at Policy Village, BSides Ottawa. #CyberPolicy #BSidesOttawa 010
Hackers on the Hill @hackersonthehill.org · 04/11/2025How do bills become law — and why should hackers care? Join Lucas Cherkewski at Policy Village, BSides Ottawa. #PolicyVillage #BSidesOttawa 000
Hackers on the Hill @hackersonthehill.org · 04/11/2025Hackers + policymakers in the same room? Yep. That’s what Policy Village at BSides Ottawa is all about — real talk on how policy shapes cybersecurity (and vice versa). More info → bsidesottawa.ca/ 000
Hackers on the Hill @hackersonthehill.org · 10/01/2025And finally, thank you to our Badgemaker, Tracy White, who has done a lot over the past few years to ensure everyone who participates gets some nice memorabilia to take home She'd get a big kick out of seeing her work out in the world, so if you're wearing it around, share a photo! 000
Hackers on the Hill @hackersonthehill.org · 10/01/2025Thank you to the dozens of volunteers and ambassadors who helped plan, set up, and run Hackers on the Hill this year, as well as the ~150 hackers who attended and the 20+ staffers who were gracious enough to host us (many on a day their office was officially closed). ❤️ A few special thank yous 3157